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If I had to bet on whether or
not I would enjoy any film
about pan, I would undoubtedly
bet no.
I always found the history of
pan to be far too messy. I found
panmen to be obsessively protec-
tive of both their musical knowl-
edge and their history.
I know it s sacrilegious to say
this, but I tend to agree with the
legendary response of Jamaican
musician Peter Tosh when he
reportedly said pan was a set of
noise.
It would take something
extraordinary to sway my view
on pan, and Pan! Our Music
Odyssey turned out to be the
film to accomplish that feat. In
just 90 minutes, this docu-
drama, produced by Dr Kim
Johnson and Jean Michel Gibert,
accomplishes the impossible: it
creates a compelling and seam-
less story about the history of
pan and its present international
success that appeals to every-
one---even people like me who
never dreamed of singing the
praises of a pan film.
Pan! Our Music Odyssey tran-
scends the story of pan by mak-
ing pan the metaphor for the
historical struggle for creativity
and freedom of expression that
neither slavery nor colonialism
could quell.
But this film is far more than a
noble sentiment and a noble
theme. It delivers a compelling
story from the first to the last
scene because of solid scriptwrit-
ing by Kim Johnson. Combining
a documentary with drama can
produce a jerky or disjointed
film.
Pan! A Music Odyssey does
not suffer that fate because the
transitions create a seamless
blend of past and present. In the
topsy-turvy world of pan, John-
son creates a welcome sense of
balance that paradoxically comes
from the steelbands and people
he contrasts.
The film begins with pan play-
ers from around the world com-
ing to T&T for Panorama.
From the bright lights and
smiling faces of pan players
pouring into Panorama, the film
cuts to the past with young men
running through an open field as
they plan to steal some oil drums
to fashion into pans.
This is our first introduction to
Goldteeth, played by Reynaldo
Frederick. He is a mesmerising
character who captures the
essence of the panman: tough,
tenacious and talented.
Swinging back and forth from
past to present, Johnson contrasts
Goldteeth s ten-year-old brother
with ten-year-old Jevanni in the
present, who fights for a place,
figuratively speaking, in All Stars,
the panyard founded by his
grandfather.
The priceless facial expressions
of both boys capture both their
awe of pan and the older pan-
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powerful connection of past and
present that shows the creative
spirit of youth aspiring for
adventure and creativity.
Playing both ends of the spec-
trum, Johnson presents Phase II s
Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, who rose
from creative outsider---in the
context of Trinidad---to accepted
talent within the realm of
Panorama.
Then there is outspoken,
American-born Andy Narell, who
brings a planeload of French and
American players to swell Bird-
song s pan side to its first ven-
ture into the big-band category
for Panorama. All Stars provide a
solid link between past and pres-
ent.
All three steelbands show how
pan has grown to accept different
views of creativity. Interestingly
enough, Narell, the foreigner,
voices the despair all local pan-
men express about Panorama
judging.
Then there is the contrast
between Eva Goldstein, a French-
speaking musician, who comes to
play for Birdsong and Chihiro
Ninomiya, a Japanese musician
who comes to play for Phase II.
Both women speak only in
their native languages. Their sub-
titles do not detract from the
docudrama because Trinidadian
speech is also featured in subti-
tles.
Somehow this mixture of lan-
guages---including Trinidad cre-
ole---creates international appeal
on a whole new level.
The contrasts continues with
interviews that feature old-time
players, including both a woman
and a man. Their colourful
descriptions add another dimen-
sion to the film. There really is a
lot going on in this docudrama
and yet it is never confusing or
overwhelming. Everything moves
fluidly and creatively so that
viewers feel just how much the
past is present in pan today.
This is a film that is technically
superb as well. The lighting aids
in creating and switching moods
effectively.
French director Thierry Teston
brings out the best in his actors.
The acting is never stinted and
never over the top.
Painstaking efforts to recreate
the historical period make view-
ers feel as though they have
been transported to the past.
Make no mistake about it: Gold-
teeth, played by Reynaldo Freder-
ick, is a star.
He is simply unforgettable. His
persona lingers on long after the
movie is over. Pan! Our Music
Odyssey is more than a movie.
It s an experience.
There s no way to watch it and
not feel an overwhelming sense
of pride in our history and our
creativity.
Pan! A Music Odyssey has
been held over for a second week
at MovieTowne, which means
you can still catch it today and
tomorrow. This movie truly is a
treat and an inspiration to all.
PAN! A MUSIC ODYSSEY: AN EXPERIENCE
DEBBIE JACOB
djacob@isps.edu.tt
The contrasts continues
with interviews that
feature old-time players,
including both a woman
and a man. Their
colourful descriptions
add another dimension to
the film. There really is a
lot going on in this
docudrama and yet it is
never confusing or
overwhelming.
Everything moves fluidly
and creatively so that
viewers feel just how
much the past is present
in pan today.